Skilled, honest, and friendly auto mechanics. Highly recommended!…read more The "check engine light" on my Passat has been intermittently on and off for the past few months due to low fuel pressure warning. I took it to a VW dealer and was told that the fuel pressure sensor was faulty. A few hours after the sensor was replaced, the same problem came back again. I took the car back to the dealer and was told this time that the whole fuel delivery unit has to be replaced, for over $1000. I hesitated, and took the car to another auto repair shop for a second opinion, and after some diagnosis, the mechanic impatiently gave up and said such intermittent problems were very hard to catch and I should take the car back to the VW dealer as they have better diagnosis equipment. I was glad that I then made the decision to take my car to Great Savvy Services for help. A mechanic named Rick welcomed me and promised to do a thorough examination. He hooked a fuel pressure reader to my car and really took the time to patiently diagnose any potential problem. Eventually, he believed that it was still due to a faulty low fuel pressure sensor. I was at beginning in disbelief as the VW dealer had supposedly replaced it, and asked him to double check the fuel pump to see if it works properly. But Rick told me that my fuel pump was definitely good and affirmed it's the fuel pressure sensor. Rick was right: After he ordered a new sensor and installed it, the "check engine light" never came back on again! And while working on the diagnosis, he also replaced one of the faulty front parking lights on my car for free.

William the mechanic is rude and disrespectful. I had a flat tire I called before driving to the…read morestation and told the guy on the phone the make model and year of my car and the situation that I have a flat tire and I don't have the wheel lock for my tires. I was told come in. I get there the guy at the counter was so helpful and nice ask me to give the mechanic William a minute and he will be able to help me. William is asking me why I don't have the wheel lock for my car?, where did I purchase the car from? alot of unnecessary questions. I asked for a used tire doesn't even look and says we don't have your size, So I asked to put on the spare. He gave me a hard time had a nasty attitude and tried to over charge me. I left, NEVER GO TO THIS GAS STATION!!!.

When can you boast of a clean gas station bathroom?…read more I wander here by chance (it is now a renovated BP gas station for a year.) And was astounded by a clean, maintained, swarming fly-less bathroom. The hand towel dispenser by the well lit pumps were also replenished. Even the night attendant was attentive and walked upright. I don't know these people from anything, and will likely never return, but this experience, like so many less impressive ones, motivated this review. Keep up the good work!

Bro pumped air into my tire and then asked for $35. Even though I didn't end up having to pay, we…read morestill had an argument in front of all the workers there. He tried to charge an unfair price and acted like I was the one causing the problem.

I have used Rice's for over 20 years. They are known for their wheel alignments. Today, we had our…read moretires mounted and balanced and a four wheel alignment done. They took the car at 11 and by 1:30 they called us letting me know the car was ready for pickup. I was actually not expecting the car to be ready so soon. I actually expected it to be ready at l the end of the day. Tony is always helpful and accommodating and Greg always does a great job at making sure that your car goes straight.

I got a NYS inspection in May 2025 from Bellerose Car Care. Hasib was the manager there at the time…read moreof my inspection and he later moved to Rice's Automotive. Hasib had ordered the wrong front tires for my car, which caused several dashboard errors. He had me come to Rice's Automotive (new shop he is now at) to resolve issues from my inspection. Hasib realized and admitted he had ordered front tires that are the wrong size for my car but he blames the mechanic (Ernie) for installing those wrong tires and he says it's Ernie's fault. He sent me to Hempstead Discount Tire (where Ernie is now at) and that Ernie will take care of the situation and fix it. I went there and Ernie said it's not his fault and it's Hasib's fault and that he (Ernie) will not be fixing the tires. Hasib said he feels bad and he will have his mechanic (Cruz) fix this situation Instead of providing the new tires I was owed and paid for, Cruz installed old, used tires from 2023. The proof was undeniable: one tire had a visible, pre-existing patch on it. This same patched tire went completely flat hours after I drove home I called Cruz immediately and he said to bring the car back and he'll take care of it. At this point, my trust was completely broken. A shop that passes off old, defective parts as a legitimate 'fix' is not a shop that operates with integrity and an excellent standard of service and I refused to waste any more time in receiving a bare minimum standard of service Their solution was minimal and dishonest I would not recommend this shop to anyone

We were driving out of town and stopped at this shop for an unexpected car repair. The owners are…read moregreat and really helpful. They helped us with our car issue and treated us like we were long time customers. The service was great, the price was very reasonable. The most thing I liked about this shop is how honest they were and how helpful they were. Anyone who goes above and beyond for their customers like this is definitely a great business owner and above all great people!

Sam is the best mechanic I know. Anytime I bring one of my cars to him, he fixes it no problem. A…read morevery good honest mechanic

I've known Ray for 26 years. Always patient and courteous, very fair, and works six days a week. He…read morehas gone above and beyond for me many times. Always offers a ride home. They will even pick up your car and drop it off. The best. Note - they moved - new location is 130 County Courthouse Road, just down the street from the old one - near 7-11.

I have been taking my cars to Ray at Filling and Service for several years. He replaced the…read moreradiator on my corvette the same day I dropped it off! Always a pleasure

Getting new employees would be the best thing - they are terrible incompetent. They don't finish…read moreit. I had a battery changed. You think he'd clean the terminal after seeing all the corrosion now - he connects it like a slob there they do half ass work and they act like they're on some drugs. And then he laughed at it like it's acceptable - and also I'm white

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! SUPERB SERVICE ABOVE AND BEYOND!…read more I was recently purchasing a used vehicle in the area from a private seller and needed to have it checked by a professional. As luck would have it, I made the right decision in choosing Southside. Not only did they go well above and beyond to help me, I now have a trusted mechanic and used car dealer! When I arrived, Azeem and I took the car for a test drive. I could immediately tell he was a good mechanic. My ex of 15yrs was a mechanic, so I learned a thing or two myself. After the test drive, he put the car on the lift and completed a thorough inspection. He took his time and checked all aspects. He even pulled the blue book report for me at no cost and told me the value it was selling for at auction. In the end a few small repairs were needed which thanks to his help, I was able to negotiate with the seller to repair. All of this for 60 bucks! Upon finalizing the deal with the seller, I learned he never titled the vehicle in his name. Because I was buying the car with a bank loan, I wouldn't be able to cut him a check since the title was still in the prior owner's name. I was disheartened :( I really wanted THIS car. Before leaving town, I stopped back to talk to Azeem and get his thoughts on the matter. Did he think it was sketchy? He helped me confirm the prior owner and was confident the car was legit. Since he is also a registered car dealer, he offered a solution that he could purchase the car and then sell it to me and complete the necessary title transfer paperwork. He carries insurance that would cover any unforeseen issue, but was confident it was fine. Problem solved! He would charge a $150 fee for the service which I felt was reasonable and would negotiate with the seller to help cover the cost. We made arrangements to meet the following Saturday. Azeem confirmed the repairs were made and he (and his uncle) were VERY patient with me and my other half as we were having second thoughts and concerns. We couldn't help our New Yorker skeptical minds from spinning and wondering why is this person helping us?! And for a measly $150?? We were still nervous despite thoroughly researching all parties involved prior. The next snafu was since it was Saturday, no DMV in the area was open. Azeem to the rescue again! He recommended a Private Service Bureau (https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/private-service-bureaus) that could register and issue plates for me on the spot (Robert Pehnke (http://www.pehnke.com). Not sure why anyone would wait in line when these guys can do it for you in minutes for a mere $25. SOOOO WORTH IT! But, the DMV computer shut down by 2p and the seller had time constraints that prevented him from meeting us until 1p. We felt extremely pressured to make a decision in short time, but Azeem and his uncle helped talk us through it. They didn't add to the pressure and were fine with whatever decision we made. Ultimately, we decided to move forward. Azeem completed the paperwork in a jiff and let the DMV guy know I was on the way. I was able to get the registration and plates in a matter of minutes and we drove our new car home that afternoon! We received the title in the mail 2-3 weeks later and knew then the deal was 100% legit. We are so glad we took the leap of faith and can't thank Azeem and Southside enough! We LOVE our car which is absolutely perfect and have already taken it on several long road trips (one of which we had the aforementioned ex check it out to confirm it was a sweet deal and in excellent condition). As it turns out, there was no ulterior motivation other than Azeem being a kind and helpful person. He and his uncle really did us a solid and we are extremely grateful! I can't say this about other dealers I've encountered over the years and about very few mechanics, but I trust Azeem and WOULD SEND MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY to him WITHOUT HESITATION for mechanical assistance or help purchasing a used car. If you're looking for a specific vehicle they don't already have for sale, they'll check the auctions for you.

These guys took care of me I recommend !!!!!!!! Very fast…read moreand knowledgeable Will be coming back

If you're Black, women and not Hispanic or speak Spanish you can't get any help here. People came…read moreand went I waited and was ignored. If you're any of the above, find another local tire place.

Al's have been used by my family for at least the 26 years I've been alive. I never worry about…read morebeing charged for something that I didn't need or being scammed at Al's- recently when my check engine light came on I was sure it meant bad news for my car an $$$ situation. I brought it in, and a few hours later received a call that my car was ready. They said the gas cap wasn't tight, and as a result throwing something off in the car, making the check engine light go on. Total cost=$0. Unheard of. I no longer live locally, but continue to use Al's Preferred Auto when ever an issue with my car arises.

My family and I have been using the services of Al's Preferred &Son Auto repair shop for over 25…read moreyears. The service is excellen! Their expertise, honesty, and kindness is incomparable. Thank you Chris and Al! You are an asset to our community! SSV